Great Plains NP3000A Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Introduction ..................................................................3
Models Covered .............................................................3
Description of Unit ..........................................................3
Intended Usage ..........................................................3
Document Family........................................................3
Using This Manual..........................................................3
Call-Outs ....................................................................4
Figures .......................................................................4
About Parts.....................................................................4
Fasteners ...................................................................4
Tags ...........................................................................4
Assembly and Setup Assistance ....................................4
Pre-Delivery Planning ..................................................5
Tools Required ...............................................................5
Work Space Requirements.........................................5
Delivery Cycle.............................................................5
Unload Trailer ...............................................................6
Plan the Unload..............................................................6
Unfolded Delivery .......................................................6
Fold Configurations ....................................................6
Forward Tool Bar Support ..........................................6
Lift-Assist Caster Yokes .............................................6
Unload Miscellaneous Components...............................7
Pre-Lift Inspection ..........................................................7
Any Model Shipped Unfolded .....................................7
Execute the Unload ........................................................8
Hoist Unload ...............................................................8
Hoist Unload Steps:................................................8
Two Forklift Unload.....................................................9
Forklift Unload Steps: .............................................9
Install Sub-Frame .......................................................10
Prepare Frames ...........................................................10
Attach Sub-Frame ........................................................10
Install Quickfill Assembly..............................................11
Connect Quickfill Assembly ......................................11
Install Weight Transfer Controls ...................................12
Prepare Valve Assembly ..........................................12
Mount Valve Assembly .............................................12
Hose Connection Reference ....................................12
Route Lift/Fold Hoses...................................................13
Install Hitch Hoses........................................................13
Install Pump Breather Line (Option)............................. 13
Prepare Hydraulics .................................................... 14
Hydraulics .................................................................... 14
Disable Weight Transfer........................................... 14
NP3000 2-Point Hydraulics ...................................... 15
NP3000: Charge 2P Lift / Fold System ................ 15
Install Components.................................................... 16
Install Lift-Assist Casters.............................................. 17
Install Transport Rest ................................................... 18
Unfold Over-Folded Wings....................................... 18
Dismount Transport Rest ......................................... 19
Install Transport Rest ............................................... 19
Unfold Implement ......................................................... 20
Install Wing Gauge Wheels.......................................... 21
Install Manual Gauge Wheels .................................. 21
2P Gauge Wheel Stations .................................... 21
Install 2P Gauge Wheel Mounts........................... 21
Install 2P Wheels ................................................. 21
Install Nurse Tank Hitch ............................................... 22
Install Hitch............................................................... 22
Install SMV Reflector ................................................... 22
Mount Ground Drive Wheel ......................................... 23
Install Decal Mount ...................................................... 23
Install Manual Pak........................................................ 24
Final Setup.................................................................. 25
Set Rough Weight Transfer ......................................... 25
Lift-Assist Valve Setup ................................................. 26
NP3000 Lift-Assist Valve.......................................... 26
Install Lift Cylinder Locks ............................................. 26
Pre-Delivery Closeout................................................ 27
Stow Spacers ............................................................... 27
Stow Documents .......................................................... 27
Remove Pre-Assembly Markings................................. 27
Final Inspection ............................................................ 27
Appendix A - Reference Information........................ 28
Specifications and Capacities ...................................... 28
Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 28
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 29
Hydraulic Diagrams...................................................... 30
Lift-Assist, Weight-Transfer and Fold Hydraulics ..... 30
Index............................................................................ 31